Today’s run was supposed to be a 50 minute easy run but I decided to cut it short for a couple of reasons. First of all, it was just way too late to start a 50 minute run. Secondly, I got started so late because we had a seminar on hydration and nutrition this evening at Luke’s Locker. Jess and I didn’t get home until after 8:00 PM and by the time we put on our running clothes and shoes it was already 8:30. So I just took it a little easy today to get ready for the 7.5 mile run on Saturday morning. I’m pretty excited about it actually. It will be the farthest I have ever run in a single go. Also, after the seminar this evening, I purchased a water belt to test out. I think I need to start drinking a bit more during my runs to stay properly hydrated. I also purchased a few different flavors of GU Energy Gels to test out. Since our runs are getting longer and longer, I’d like to see how I am affected by the gels and if I want to keep using them or try sport drinks like Gatorade/Powerade/Accelerade/etc…
Run Details
31 Minutes 58 Seconds
3.26 Miles
Average Heart Rate: 139 bpm (I took it really easy 
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Average Pace: 9′ 48″
Splits: 10′ 47″ – 9′ 37″ – 10′ 32″
Week #5 Total: 24.63 Miles
Total: 91.57 Miles (Almost to 100!)
